5. Phasmophobia
- Developer: Kinetic Games
- Description: This multiplayer ghost-hunting game lets players team up to investigate haunted locations, using various tools to identify the types of spirits lurking in the dark. The immersive, cooperative gameplay and realistic ghost behavior make for a chilling experience.
- Platforms: PC (Steam)
4. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Developer: Frictional Games
Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Description: A first-person survival horror game that focuses on immersion, atmosphere, and the experience of a protagonist with no memory navigating through a terrifying castle. The game is renowned for its psychological horror elements and has influenced many subsequent horror games.
3. Darkwood
Developer: Acid Wizard Studio
Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Description: This top-down survival horror game is set in a mysterious and creepy forest. It combines a tense atmosphere with a procedurally generated world and a non-linear storyline, creating a unique and unsettling experience for each playthrough.
2. Soma
Developer: Frictional Games
Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Description: From the creators of Amnesia, Soma is a sci-fi horror game that explores existential themes and consciousness. Set in an underwater research facility, it combines psychological horror with deep storytelling and minimal combat, focusing more on atmosphere and narrative.
1. Little Nightmares
Developer: Tarsier Studios
Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia
Description: This puzzle-platformer horror game follows a young girl named Six as she navigates through the eerie and grotesque world of The Maw. The game’s unsettling art style, creepy atmosphere, and clever puzzles make it a standout title in the indie horror genre.
